Sr. Controls Engineer
$90,000–$130,000 year
On-site · Gary, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Sr. Controls Engineer to design and program control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES) and lead projects from concept through commissioning; troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems to NEC/UL508A standards; manage customer relationships, budgets, and material scopes; provide remote and on-site support. Role involves leading projects, supervising junior engineers, and coordinating field commissioning across industries (automotive, chemical, food & beverage, material handling). Requires 5+ years in industrial automation, a related bachelor’s degree, PLC programming skills, and travel up to 20%.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in industrial automation systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- PLC programming skills (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi)
- Willingness to travel locally up to 20% for customer site visits
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading junior engineers
- PLC programming skills (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi)
- Strong troubleshooting abilities
- Willingness to travel locally up to 20% for customer site visits
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